In a sweeping decision aimed at improving efficiency and cutting costs, the Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, approved the merger, dissolution, and privatization of numerous State Corporations. The reforms, discussed during the first Cabinet meeting of the year at the State Lodge in Kakamega on January 21, 2025, form part of the government’s strategy…
Businesswoman-cum politician Millicent Omanga has called out those criticising President William Ruto after initiating bonus pay to sugarcane farmers who have supplied cane to Kakamega’s Mumias Sugar Factory. In a statement on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Omanga stated that sugarcane farmers deserve bonuses just like their counterparts in the tea and coffee sector terming critics…
Pastor James Ng'ang'a visited Shimo la Tewa Prison, where he served his sentence from 1989 to 1992 Accompanied by his wife, Loise Murugi, the evangelist handed out gauze sheets and toothbrushes and promised more help Ng'ang'a told his story of change and promised to provide pancakes, chairs and metal for the prison Pastor James Ng'ang'a…
Former Standard Media Group journalist Caroline Nyanga suspected that her ex-boyfriend Mkongo used charms to seduce her. The award-winning journalist endured 10 years of abuse, mysterious illnesses and money eluding him Nyanga had an amazing experience in a healer's hut in Umoja 1, leading to spiritual liberation Former Standard Media Group journalist, Caroline Nyanga has…
Kelly Madada’s brace helped AFC Leopards clinch a vital 4-2 victory over KCB in Murang’a Seal on Wednesday. AFC Leopards put their disappointing loss to FC Talanta behind them with a thrilling 4-2 victory over KCB in an FKF Premier League clash held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St Sebastian Park, Murang’a. The standout…
K’Ogalo made a return to winning ways following a 2-0 victory against Sofapaka in Machakos on Wednesday. Gor Mahia moved to fourth place on the FKF Premier League table following a 2-0 victory over Sofapaka at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Wednesday. Gor Mahia profited from some poor goalkeeping and defending from Sofapaka to…
Kishane Thompson has reflected on his low-key personality in his limited Netflix docuseries coverage, and his journey towards sprinting glory. Olympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson has made his feelings know about featuring in Netflix’s Sprint docuseries months after it was released. The Jamaican sprint king was one of the sprinters featured in the series…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat has called on US President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw the country from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a member State. In a statement, Faki said that over the past seven decades, the US as a member State has played…
Milimani High Court Senior Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) 21 days to detain John Kyama Wambua to complete investigations. The DCI was seeking to detain Wambua at Ruaraka police station to complete investigations on a case where he is linked to the murder of…
Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) William Kabogo has called for the full digitalisation of government manual records, a move which will lead to efficient service delivery and boost economic growth. Kabogo said that there is a need for a whole-of-government approach for the full realisation of the digitalisation agenda,…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has issued statement warning Kenyans of fraudsters pretending to be officials inquiring on the progress of forest plantations for harvesting. In a statement shared on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, KFS noted that the said fraudster uses the number 0721440278 and identifies as a senior KFS staff. “Kenya Forest Service wishes…
As the usage of Virtual Assets (VAs) continues to gain momentum among Kenyans, the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning has developed a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to govern VAs and Virtual Asset Providers (VASPs) to ensure the safety and integrity of Kenya’s financial system. A VA is a digital representation of value…
Senior Advisor in Council of Economic Advisors Moses Kuria on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, flagged a Facebook account impersonating him. In a statement, the former Trade Cabinet Secretary denounced association with said account insisting that whatever was posted on the page did not associate with political stand. While flagging the page which bore his official…
Harambee Stars assistant coach believes Harambee Stars’ goalscoring issue is about a lack of enough quality strikers, but Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee disagrees, labling it a ‘lame excuse’. Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding Kenya’s striking options ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Mulee, who…
The Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto at the State Lodge in Kakamega on January 21, 2025, in a groundbreaking start to the year, passed a series of transformative resolutions aimed at fostering development, regional integration, and efficiency in governance. Below are the 10 major highlights of the resolutions: 1. Lifting ETA requirements Kenya will…